Lori Foster

Love isn't always what it seems in these two timeless tales from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster IMPETUOUS When grade school teacher Carlie McDaniels trades in her frumpiness for an exotic harem girl Halloween costume, it's so long, spinsterhood--and hello, tall, dark and handsome Tyler Ramsey. But even after the best night of their lives, Tyler hasn't guessed the identity of his harem hottie...and Carlie plans on keeping him in the dark. After all, a gorgeous guy like Tyler would never fall for his smart-talking best friend. And Carlie's not sure what would happen if he ever unveiled the naked truth OUTRAGEOUS Judd Sanders couldn't believe it when the beautiful, wide-eyed woman he'd rescued from some drunk hoodlums started poking her gorgeous little nose into his business. She was obviously a menace to herself--not to mention to his libido. Worse, she'd blow his cover. For little did Emily Cooper know that Judd was really a cop--whose feelings for Emily left him a little too uncovered for his liking.

Body Heat The last person Melanie Tucker wants to find herself trapped with on a party boat is her nemesis, Adam Stone. As always, he's too smooth...and a bit too sexy for comfort. But when they both fall overboard--and wind up stranded together--Melanie just can't resist all the delicious body heat smoldering between them.... Caught in the Act When a robbery goes bad, undercover cop Mick Dawson can't believe Delilah Piper (aka mystery writer Lela DeBraye) was just in the wrong place at the wrong time--and neither do the perps. The only way to protect her while he investigates what really happened is to stick with her 24/7--and try not to fall for the object of his investigation BC_Text

A collection of novellas chronicles the romantic exploits and adventures of the the four handsome, charming, and sexy Winston brothers, four men who cherish the bonds between them after being left alone in the world following the deaths of their parents, in an anthology that includes the novel Wild. Original.

A heartwarming duo of tales about unexpected love and family, from the bonds of sisterhood to the magic of friends to lovers, and the joys of infants and fur babies, plus all the surprises romance has to offer, even amid life's missteps . . . A portion of proceeds from this book support AAF, Animal Adoption Foundation, a no-kill animal shelter. aafpets.org THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE * LORI FOSTER Compared to her smart, responsible twin, Laylee has always been labeled the party girl sister. Now she's really screwed up by finding herself possibly accidentally pregnant, and definitely not in love. With her sister away on her honeymoon, Laylee's only confidant is her guy friend Knox. There's mutual attraction there, yet they've been tiptoeing around it. But telling Knox everything may change . . . well, everything. Especially amid a comedy of pregnancy test errors, a robbery, a cat rescue mission--and the realization that Knox sees her as so much more than a pretty face . . . . THE RANCHER'S UNEXPECTED FAMILY * MAISEY YATES Ellie Parks helplessly watched her beloved sister, Melanie, spiral into addiction in high school, thanks to her toxic relationship with Ty Porter. Ellie, now a teacher, hasn't seen Melanie in over a year when she gets a call from Child Protective Services that Melanie has a baby--and she's surrendered her parental rights. Ellie races to the hospital, but someone's beat her to it: rodeo champion Clark Porter, the baby's uncle. Clark's a good man and he'll be damned if his niece grows up without him. Until they find a custody solution, Ellie will just have to move into his ranch house. Temporarily. Obviously. Except that they're attracted to each other. Risking the unconventional family they're creating is the last thing they need. Then again, if what they feel is deeper than attraction, it may be what they need most . . .

Ta on enamat kui naabritüdruk. Ta on see, kes pääses minema.Kui Callie McCallahan Hokerist Kentuckyst lahkus, arvas ta, et igaveseks. Tema vanemad kolisid perekonna sealt ära, et jahtida rahalist edu. Sellest ajast peale on tema teel olnud mõningaid muhke, kõige hiljutisemaks alandus luhtunud kihlusest. Kui ta pärib onu talu oma kunagises kodukohas, on see täiuslik võimalus otsast alustada. Oma sotsiaalmeediaoskustega köidab ta täiesti uusi jälgijaid ja alustab oma karjääri uuesti. Ainuke asi on see... et ta ei tea talupidamisest midagi.Tanner Patricku jaoks oli Callie see, kes pääses minema. Ta oli tüdrukusse keskkooli ajal armunud, aga too oli tema olemasolust vaevu teadlik. Kümme aastat hiljem on ta tagasi ja elab nüüd kõrvalmajas. Tanner hoiab pea maas ja keskendub oma perekonna istandustalule. Aga kui ta näeb, et Callie on töösse mattunud ning näib olevat üsna maalähedane ja õnnelik, leiab Tanner, et teda on võimatu eirata.Kui Callie läbi metsa komberdab ja oma seksika mootorsaagi hoidva naabriga kohtub, siis ta kindlasti märkab Tannerit. Võib see olla otsast alustamine, mida kumbki neist ei teadnud, et nad vajavad?

Love, forgiveness, and renewal take center stage in the haven of a quiet lakeside town when two very different women bond over one man's betrayals in this uplifting new series from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. "A wonderful read with all the feels Give yourself plenty of time with this one. You're going to want to read it again the second you finish " --New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery Marlow Heddings is starting over. She's carried the outrage of her husband Dylan's affair with a younger woman--and the expectations of his family's powerful Chicago holdings company--long enough. Now, after another devastating twist of fate, she's unapologetically moving on. Arriving in tiny Bramble, Kentucky, Marlow revels in her freedom, swapping her executive suits for sundresses . . . and scouting places to open her dream boutique. Best of all is her new residence, an adorable cottage with gorgeous lake views--and a breathtaking landlord, former Marine Cort Easton. Soon they're sharing dockside morning coffee and nighttime firefly gazing. Marlow's new life feels like a dream. Then Pixie Nolan arrives on her doorstep. With a shocking secret. To Marlow's astonishment, Dylan's "other woman" is a desperate girl of nineteen, destitute, exhausted, and disowned by her family. Defying her manipulative in-laws' demands, and surprising even herself, Marlow vows to lay down roots in Bramble and help Pixie get on her feet. Then they'll part ways. But empathy has a way of forging bonds. As Marlow grows close to the hard-working, devoted young woman, she becomes something of a big sister to Pixie. Now, with each sunrise, Marlow awakens to the life she was truly meant to live, one filled with deepening connections, supportive friendship . . . and even a second chance at love.

A Simultaneous Trade Paperback Edition--Also Available in Hardcover Love, forgiveness, and renewal take center stage in the haven of a quiet lakeside town when two very different women bond over one man's betrayals in this uplifting new series from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. "A wonderful read with all the feels Give yourself plenty of time with this one. You're going to want to read it again the second you finish " --New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery Marlow Heddings is starting over. She's carried the outrage of her husband Dylan's affair with a younger woman--and the expectations of his family's powerful Chicago holdings company--long enough. Now, after another devastating twist of fate, she's unapologetically moving on. Arriving in tiny Bramble, Kentucky, Marlow revels in her freedom, swapping her executive suits for sundresses . . . and scouting places to open her dream boutique. Best of all is her new residence, an adorable cottage with gorgeous lake views--and a breathtaking landlord, former Marine Cort Easton. Soon they're sharing dockside morning coffee and nighttime firefly gazing. Marlow's new life feels like a dream. Then Pixie Nolan arrives on her doorstep. With a shocking secret. To Marlow's astonishment, Dylan's "other woman" is a desperate girl of nineteen, destitute, exhausted, and disowned by her family. Defying her manipulative in-laws' demands, and surprising even herself, Marlow vows to lay down roots in Bramble and help Pixie get on her feet. Then they'll part ways. But empathy has a way of forging bonds. As Marlow grows close to the hard-working, devoted young woman, she becomes something of a big sister to Pixie. Now, with each sunrise, Marlow awakens to the life she was truly meant to live, one filled with deepening connections, supportive friendship . . . and even a second chance at love.

"She's more than the girl next door. She's the one who got away. When Callie McCallahan left for the big city, she had a plan. Since then, she's had some bumps in the road, most recently her failed business and engagement. When she inherits her uncle's Kentucky farm, it's the perfect do-over. With her social media skills, she'll attract a whole new following and refresh her career. The only thing is...she knows nothing about farming. For Tanner Patrick, Callie was the one who got away. He crushed on her in high school, but she barely knew he existed. Ten years later, she's moved back--and now she lives next door. Tanner keeps his head down and focuses on his family's tree farm. But when he sees Callie is afraid of chickens and can't run a tractor--and looking pretty down-to-earth and happy--Tanner finds her impossible to ignore."

There's nothing like the unconditional love of a rescue dog and their ability to bring people together as these meant-to-be-couples are about to find out in these brand-new sweet and romantic tales from bestselling authors Lori Foster and Maisey Yates. The Odd Couple * LORI FOSTERFord Caruso agrees to an unusual favor--playing the part of new boyfriend for his adamantly single, irresistibly sexy neighbor Skye Fairchild, whose clueless ex refuses to accept his fate. But as Skye starts dropping by to use Ford's pool, and even plan dates, the charade begins to feel satisfyingly real, complete with choosing rescue dogs together--a giant mutt and a fierce little chihuahua who adore each other. From one odd couple to another, some things are destined . . . Force of Nature * MAISEY YATESRescuing animals is in Lydia Clay's blood, so when a mournful old cattle dog named Hank shows up at the shelter, she knows exactly where to take him: to cattle rancher Remington Lane, her brother's hot, and usually grumpy, best friend. Hank belonged to Remy's estranged father, which is one strike against him, but when Lydia offers to help the man ease into dog ownership, he can't say no. And as he and Lydia work together, it looks like an old dog can actually teach this brooding cattleman some heart-warming new tricks . . .

SOME DAYS, IT DOESN'T PAY TO GET OUT OF BED That's what crosses Clint Evans' mind the minute he takes on the four thugs holding heiress Julie Rose hostage. It isn't the danger that has Clint in a lather, but Julie herself. The pretty, petite schoolteacher he's been hired to return to her wealthy fianc is no fainting trust-fund baby. She's more of a hellcat, one who won't be deterred when she sets her sights on something. And her sights are set on Clint. The one rule Clint never breaks is this--don't get involved with the client. He can look, but he definitely cannot touch--even if it's driving him crazy. Keeping Julie safe until he can figure out who's behind her kidnapping means never letting her out of his sight. And the closer he sticks to the feisty, seductive woman who makes him feel alive . . . the harder it gets for him to ever consider letting her go . . .

"Lori Foster should be on everyone's auto-buy list."--Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThey've been trying to avoid each other.But this town has other ideas...When Berkley Carr opened The Love Shack Animal Haven, she thought she'd finally put her past behind her. But sometimes she feels the sting of the scandal from her youth, especially when she keeps crossing paths with her handsome neighbor. So, she keeps her head down and pours all her love into caring for animals.Lawson Salder moved to Cemetery, Indiana, to escape from the grinding poverty of his childhood. He barely knew Berkley from their old neighborhood, but every time he sees her, the shame and pain come crashing back. He knows she's got major baggage of her own. They're better off just avoiding each other.But that's downright impossible in a town full of matchmaking busybodies. Then there's the hard-to-ignore attraction they feel every time they see each other. When the universe is conspiring to bring them together, will Berkley and Lawson let past hurts go and embrace the love they deserve?More charming contemporaries from Lori Foster: The Little Flower Shop The Honeymoon Cottage The Somerset Girls The Summer of No Attachments Sisters of Summer's End

Nad üritasid teineteist vältida, aga sel linnal olid muud plaanid...Kui Berkley Carr avas Love Shacki nimelise loomade varjupaiga, mõtles ta, et on viimaks mineviku seljataha jätnud. Aeg-ajalt tuletab teismeea skandaal end siiski valusasti meelde, eriti kui ta kohtub oma kena naabriga. Niisiis hoiab Berkley omaette ja suunab kogu armastuse loomadele, kelle eest hoolitseb.Lawson Salder kolis Indianasse Cemeterysse, et põgeneda lapsepõlve meeletu vaesuse eest. Ta tundis Berkley tollest ajast vaevu ära, aga iga kord naisega kohtudes meenuvad häbi ja valu uue hooga. Ta teab, et ka naisel on minevikutaak, ja arvab, et on parem, kui nad teineteist väldivad.Aga see on võimatu linnas, mis on täis kosjamoore ja uudishimulikke. Lisaks on nende vahel tõmme, mida on peaaegu võimatu eirata. Kui universum üritab neid kokku viia, kas Berkley ja Lawson lasevad minevikuvalust lahti ja võtavad vastu armastuse, mida mõlemad väärivad?

TA OLI KOIK PLAANID VALMIS TEINUD... KUNI TEMA VÄLJA ILMUS.Jedidiah Stephens tuleb Colorado Kaljumäestiku piirkonda ainult ühel põhjusel: et paljastada tõde tema perekonna tapnud tulekahju kohta. Ta on järginud juhtlõngu ja need on toonud ta ühte kõrvalisse kämpingusse. Ta plaanib siia tööle saada, et uurida, mis inimesed siin käivad. Suhe oma bossi, karmilt kena Memphis Osborniga ei kuulu kindlasti tema plaanidesse.Kui Jedidiah kämpingusse saabub, tunnetab Memphis kohe, et tal on midagi käsil. Ta näeb naise silmis meeleheidet ja nõustub kõheldes teda palkama. Kõrvuti töötades käivitab Diah mehes tugeva kaitseinstinkti - ja varsti säriseb nende vahel keemia.Kuid mida rohkem Diah oma perekonna minevikku süveneb, seda rohkem saladusi tema ees lahti hargneb... ja seda suuremaks kerkib temas hirm. Korra on ta juba kõik kaotanud. Ta ei andestaks endale kunagi, kui kaotaks ka Memphise.

Analyses the problems and possibilities for Third World revolutions within the historical context of U.S. imperialism. Contributors include Ed Herman, Thomas Bodenheimer, Robert Gould, Samir Amin, Susanne Jonas, Dave Close, and Doug Booker.